Time-stamp.



C. S. PERRY.

TIME STAMP.

APPLICATION` FILED APB. 4, 1904. 920, Patented May 4, 1909. @e x Q S lm I .nl I, li

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES S. PERRY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO STROMBERG ELECTRIC MFG. CO.

TIME-STAMP.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 4, 1909.

Application filed April 4, 1904. Serial No. 201,460.

To all cello/iu may concern.'

Be itknown that I, CHARLES S. PERRY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented new and useful Improvements in Time-Stamps, of which the following is a full, clear, concise, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this speciiication.

wiy invention relates to improvements in time stamps, and more particularly to portable time stamps having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped and adjustI the impression mechanism with reference to said surface.

The object of my invention is to provide a portable time stamp, in which the clock mechanism shall be mounted upon the portable frame in such a manner that it will be relieved of the impact and jar due to the use of the stamp.

fr further object of my invention is to provide means whereby the character of t-hc impression adapted to be made by the stamp may be readily ascertained, without making an impression.

Further minor objects of the invention will more clearly appear in the description hereinafter contained, and in the appended claims.

l" have illustrated in the accompanying drawings one form which my invention may take, and in said drawing Figure l is a longitudinal, sectional view of my invention, taken on the line IMI of Fig. 3, with a portion breken away to show the resilient mounting; Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view of my stamp, taken on the line Q--Q of Fig. I3; Fig. 8 is a sectional view, taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. l; Fig. t is a sectional view of the motor and impression mechanism on the line ylof Fig. 2; Fig. 5 is a plan view of the impression face of my invention; Fig. 6 is a detail view, showing i resilient. mounting; and, Fig. 7 is a del t tait view or the modiiication of the resilient mounting.

For the purpose of explaining the characteristics of my invention, I have illustrated in the iigures above mentioned one form of time stamp embodying my invention. From this disclosure those skilled in the art will understand the essential features of my invention. I do not wish, however, to limit my invention to the specific embodiment of the invention which l have illustrated and described for the purpose of disclosing the same.

Referring to the drawingsI by reference characters in the embodiment of my invention illustrated, I provide a stationary frame, consisting of two standards or upright supports l, l, and an integrally formed table 2. The lower ends 3 of the standards form gage parts, which are adapted to engage t-he surface to be impressed. A tube i extends upwardly from the table 2, and is adapted to telescope with a handle 5, mounted upon a yoke formed by the U- shaped member having the arms 7. A coiled spring G is disposed vwithin the tube 4;, and normally holds the handle 5 in the position shown in Fig. l. The free ends of the arms 7 of the yoke engage a transversely extending pin 8, which is adapted to reciprocate within slots 9 formed in the upright standards l. Loosely mounted upon the pin S is a mo 7able frame or tumbler IO, which is provided with turned down ends ll, having formed thereon cam faces l2, l), and which are adapted to engage pins or studs 13, carried on the standards l. IlVhen the handle 5 is depressed to cause the impression mechanism to make an impression, the cams l2, engaging' the pins or studs 13, causing the tumbler l0 to reverse in position and take the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2.

The time is preferably indicated by revoluble dies lst, which are suitably journaled in the movable frame or tumbler l0, and are provided with pointers for indicating the time on dials 15, which are fixedly mounted on the movable frame. One of the pointers is adapted to indicate the hour, the other the minute, and the other the meridian. The day,'month and year is preferably embossed upon the ribbons 16 of resilient material, which are adjusted by hand, by means of the wheels 17, in the usual manner. Other desirable inscription may be mounted upon the face of the tumbler lO, as shown in Fig. 5. This inscription may be formed on rubber or other resilient material.

An inking pad 1S, for inking the impression face of the impression mechanism, is

Aiounted upon the bottom of the table 2. The revoluble dies 14 are inked by revoluble inking pads 24 and 21, which are revolubly mounted in the table 2. The pads 24 are journaled to rotate independently of the movement of the motor mechanism, a su=bplate 25 being provided, between which and the casing 26 the pads are journaled. it will thus be seen that the pads 24 are adapted to rotate with their corresponding dies, carried by the tumbler, when thev impression mechanism is in engagement with the motor mechanism. rlhe revoluble dies carried .by the tumbler are preferably formed of rubber, and the revoluble parts carried by the stationary frame are preferably formed of felt, or other suitable absorbent resilient material.

The revoluble pad 21 carries a pin 20, which is adapted to engage beveled surfaces 19, formed upon one of the revo-luble dies 14. T his pad 21 is attached lto an arbor 22 of the motor mechanism, and through the connection of the pin 20 is adapted to dri-ve the dies 14 by means of a gearing 23, carried on the movable frame or tumbler 10. This pin 20 and the beveled surfaces, or cam slots, as they might be termed, provide a yielding transmitting mechanism, which accommo dates the resilient mounting of the clockwork.

A brake wheel 27 is mounted upon the arbor of one of the dies carried by the tumbler 10, and is engaged by the free end of a spring 28, when the impression mechanism is moved to make an impression, to prevent the impression mechanism from being rotated while it is out of engagement with the operating motor. A downwardly extending pin 29, carried on the table 2 and extending from the tumbler 10, engages the spring 28, when the impression mechanism is connected with the motor, to hold said spring 23 out of engagement with the brake wheel, to. permit the free movement of the impression mechanism.

Fixedly mounted upon the table 2, and extending through the casing 26 of the horologic motor, are pins or studs 30, by which are secured in position springs 31, which rcsiliently engage the plate 26 of the motor mechanism, and provide a resilient mounting therefor. Any suitable resilient material may be disposed between the table 2 and the motor mechanism in lieu of the springs 31.

For operating the impression mechanism l have shown a motor mechanism comprising the usual main spring 33, and the gearing train 32 a winding stem 34 being provided for winding the main spring. The parts of the motor mechanism are mounted between plates 2.6 and 35, which form a framework therefor., The motor Amechanism is` held in position upon its resilientl mounting by means of keys 36, which engage in slots or grooves formed in the tops of the pins 30, as shown in Figs. 3, 6 and 7. One end of the key is adapted to be engaged by the inclosing cap or casing 37, to prevent the key from being displaced. The cap 37 is preferably formed of sheetmetal, and the transverse walls thereof are adapted to rest upon table 2, while the longitudinal walls 38 are extended and lie flush with the sides of the table, suitable screws or other securing means being provided for holding the cap or casing in position. It will be seen from the above that I have provided a motor mechanism which is detachably secured to the table 2, and which is readily removed .therefrom when the casing 37 is removed.

In Fig. 7 I have illustrated another form of the resilient mounting for the motor mechanism. In accordance with vthis form of mounting, l provide a spring in the form of a ring or washer 39, of resilient material, such as soft rubber, which is interposed between the mechanism and the table 2, and which is preferably held in position by means of the pin 30.

Carried by the arbors of the revoluble dies 14, and disposed upon the bottom plate 40 of the tumbler, are indicator pointers 41, which `indicate the movement of the printing mechanism upon dials (not shown) formed upon the platey 40. These dials are similar in construction to the dials 15 of the iinpression mechanism. By this arrangement the chaiL cter of the impression mechanism made by the stamp may be readily ascertained by inspect-ion of the dials and pointers carried by the bottom plate 40 of the t-umbler, without operating the stamp to make an impression.

From the foregoing description it will be seen that the clockwork or horologic motor is resiliently mounted upon the frame of the stamp, so that the clockwork will be relieved of ars due to. the position and operation of the sta-mp. The yielding transmission mechanism above described permits the drivingl of the impression mechanism by means of the clockwork, while at the same time accommodating the movement of the clockwork i'n its resilient mounting. .When the impression mechanism returnsv to its normal position, after the impression has been made, the synchronizer adapts the impression mechanism to the clockwork without loss of time.

While l have described my invention with particular reference to details of construction, it will be understood that various changes in the construction of my stamp and in the arrangement of the parts thereof may be made without departing from the spirit of my invention, as set forth in the accompanying claims.

I have shown in the preferred embodiment ofv my invention' a spring mounting, for the purpose of illustrating the general nature of this portion. of my invention, but it Willf be understood that other forms of springs may be used, and Where I have used the term spring in the appended claims, it. Will be understood that the term is usedy in its broad. sense.

Having described my invention what I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a portable timestamp, the combination with a supporting part, of a horologie motor carried by said part, an impression mechanism operated by said motor, a resilientmounting arranged between said motor and said supporting part to relieve the motor of jars to Which said part is subjected due to the making of an impression, and a guide post or stud for retaining said motor in position.

Q'. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a supporting part, of a horologic motor carried by said part, impression means operated: by said motor, a spring arranged between said motor` and' said supporting part toy relieve the motor of jars to which said part is subjected due to the making ot' an impression, and a guide post or stud for retaining said motor in position.

3. In a portable time stamp, the combination With a supporting part, of a horologic motor carried thereby, springs interposed between said motor and said supporting part to relieve the motor of jars to which said part is subjected due to the making of an impression, and guide posts or studs entering recesses in a part of said motor to retain said motor in position.

4. In a portable time stamp, the combination With a: supporting frame, of a horologic motor carried thereby, impression means operated by said motor, a guide post or stud mounted upon said frame and entering a part of said motor, and a spring' arranged upon said stud and interposed between the motor and frame to relieve the motor of ars to which the frame is subjected due to the making ot an impression.

5. In a porta-ble time stamp, the combination with a frame having supporting gage part-s for positioning the stamp relative to the surface to be impressed, ot a clock Work carried by said frame, a resilient mounting betiveen said clock Work and said frame, impression mechanism movabley relatively to Isaidv clock Work in making an impression and yielding transmitting mechanism between said clock Work and said impression mechanism for transmitting motion from the eloek Work to the impression mechanism While accommodating the limited movement of the `clock Work due tothe resilient mounting thereof.v

6. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a frame having' supporting gage parts for' positioningy the stamp relative to t-he surface to be impressed, of an impression mechanism moving relatively to said trame in making an impression', a clock Work,Y a resilient mounting for said clock Work, and a yielding transmitting mechanismA between said clock Work and said im'- pression mechanism for transmitting motion to t-he impression mechanism While accommodating the limited: movement of the clock Work due tothe resilient mounting thereof.

'7. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a frame, having supporting gage pa-rtstor positioning the stamp relative to the surface to be stamped, an impression mechanism, a clock Work, a resilient mounting' for the clock Work, andv yielding transmitting mechanism between said clock Work and: said impression mechanism` for transmitting movement to said impression mechanism While accommodating the limited movement off the clock Work due to the resilient mounting thereof.

8. In a time' stamp, the combination with a. portable frame having' supporting gage parts for' positioning the stamp relative to thesurace to be impressed, of a part carrying' time controlled impression means andv movable relatively to said frame in making an impression, restoring' means` for returning said' part to its normal position after the impression has been made, a horologic motor, a yielding transmitting mechanism betiveen said motor and the impression mechani sm transmitting motion to the impression mechanism While aeeommodatii'ig the limited movement otl the clock Work and a resilient mounting tor said clock independent oi said.; restoring mea-ns.

9. In a time stam-p, the combination with a portable frame having' supporting gage parts for positioning the stamp relative to the surface to be impressed, ot' a part carrying time controlled impression means and movable relatively to said trame, a. handle for depressing said' part to make an impression, a restoring spring to return said part to its normal position, a clock Work, a resilient mounting' for said clock Work, yielding transmitting mechanism, transmitting motion to the impression mechanism ivhile accommodating the limited movement ot the clock Work due to the resilient mounting thereof.

l0. In a time stamp, the combination with a portable frame, oi a eloek movement mounted thereon, a resilient mounting between said eloek movement and said frame, movable time controlled impression means movable in making'an impression, and a separable yielding transmit-ting mechanism between said clock movement and. said impression means accommodating the limited I movement of the clock-Work due to the resilient mounting thereof and permitting the separation of the impression mechanism from the clock-work in making an impression.

11. ln a time stamp, the combination with a portable frame, of a clock movement mounted thereon, a resilient mounting between said clock movement and said frame, movable time controlled impression means movable in making an impression, and separable synchronizing yielding transmitting` mechanism between said impression means and said clock movement accommodating the limited movement of the clock-work due to the resilient mounting thereof, and permitting the separation of the impression means from the clock movement in making an impression.

12. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a stationary frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of a reversible frame movable relatively to said stationary frame in making an impression, a time controlled impression mechanism mounted upon said frame, means carried upon the opposite side of said movable frame for indicating the character of the impression adapted to be made thereby and automatic means for inking` said impression mechanism between the impressions.

13. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a stationary frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of a reversible frame movable relatively to said stationary frame to make an impression, a time controlled impression mechanism carried on one side of said movable frame, means for indicating the character of the impression adapted to be made carried upon the other side of said movable frame and automatic means for inking the impression mechanism between the impressions. y

14. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a stationary frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of a second frame, said second frame carrying impression mechanism and being reversible to make an impression, a horologic motor for actuating said impression mechanism, and dials or pointers carried by said reversible frame for indicating the character of the impression adapted to be made thereby, when the impression mechanism is in engagement with the motor mechanism.

15. In a time stamp, the combination with a revoluble printing mechanism, of revoluble inking pads, a subplate for securing said pads in position, said pads being loosely jonrnaled and adapted to revolve with said printing mechanism when said printing mechanism is in engagement with said pads.

1G. ln a time stamp, the combination with a revoluble printing mechanism, said mechanism being movable to make an impression, of a horologic motor for actuating said printing mechanism, revoluble inking pads, a sub plate, said pads being loosely journaled in said sub plate, and adapted to revolve independently of the movement of the motor mechanism, said pads being adapted to revolve with said printing mechanism when the printing mechanism is in engagement with said pads.

1T. In a time sta-mp, the combination with revoluble printing dies, said dies being movable to make an impression, of a horologic motor mechanism for actuating said dies, revoluble inking pads for inking the operative faces of said dies, and a sub plate, said pads being loosely journaled in said plate and adapted to revolve independently of thc motor mechanism.

18. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a stationary frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of an impression mechanism movable to make an impression, a horologic motor mechanism carried by said stationary frame for actuating said impression mechanism, means for clamping said motor mechanism in position whereby said motor mechanism may be readily removed without the aid of tools, and resilient means disposed between said motor mechanism and said stationary frame.

19. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a stationary frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of a revoluble impression mechanism movable to make an impression, a horologic motor mechanism carried by said stationary frame for actuating said impression mechanism, means for clamping said motor mechanism in position, whereby said mechanism may be readily removed without the aid of tools, resilient means disposed between said motor mechanism and said stationary frame, revoluble inking pads carried by said stationary frame for inking the operative faces of said impression mechanism, a snb plate, said inking pads being loosely ournaled in said sub plate and adapted to rotate independently of the motor mechanism, said inking pads being adapted to revolve with said revoluble impression mechanism when the impression mechanism is in engagement therewith.

20. ln a portable time stamp, the combination with a supporting frame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be stamped, of an impression mechanism movable to form anv impression, a horologic motor mechanism carried by said supporting frame for actuating said impression mechanism, and a rubber member disposed l between said motor mechanism and said snpporting iframe for relieving the impact or jar upon said mechanism when the impression is made.

2l. In a portable time stamp, the combination with a supporting trame having gage parts adapted to engage the surface to be l messes.

stamped, of an impression mechanism movable to make an impression, a horologie mot-or mechanism mount-ed upon said supporting frame for actuating said impression mechanism, pins carried by said supporting frame for securing said motor meehanism in position thereon7 and rubber Washers disposed upon said pins for relieving the impact or jar upon said mechanism When an impression is made.

ln Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of two Wit- CHARLES S. PERRY.

Witnesses M. R. RooKFoRD, WALTER E. MoCoRNocK. 

